Quote Originally Posted by BillBoost37 View Post
Brandon did a great write up IIRC.

The absolute needed items I found were the teflon seal resizer sleeve, that clutch tool and the engine stand with trans bracket. I made my own bracket after seeing pictures. Being able to put this trans tail down was extremely helpful to me during reassembly since I didn't have all the correct tools. Don't get discouraged when putting the 3rd sprag into the clutches, I like to use two small screwdrivers or picks to line up the clutches as well as possible.
Shoot thanks bill! So I got a trick an old mechanic taught me. Grab a small funnel that lightly tapers, use a heat gun to warm the teflon and push up the funnel lubricated with trans fluid to stretch the seal. Then take some thin plastic sheet (I used an old cut up coke liter cut to square) then roll it up and lubricate with trans fluid. Wrap around the shaft where the seal goes and slip it right into the grove. Now wrap that same sheet around the seals and place a hose clamp around each seal and leave for half an hour. Then enjoy the fact you didn't have to spend on that tool!

Oh, and Bill pointed out an error I made earlier. I was confused and thinking the engine was also coming out of the car, then swapping the cam is easy. ButI don't see doing this with the engine in and trans out. I'd be better to wait till the trans is in and drop the side subframe method. Still not my favorite option, but it works